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By Richard Jefferies.
By Paul Warde. 2018
The issue of sustainability and the idea that economic growth and development might destroy its own foundations is…
one of the defining political problems of our era This ground breaking study traces the emergence of this idea and demonstrates how sustainability was closely linked to hopes for growth and the destiny of expanding European states from the sixteenth century Weaving together aspirations for power for economic development and agricultural improvement and ideas about forestry climate the sciences of the soil and of life itself this book sets out how new knowledge and metrics led people to imagine both new horizons for progress but also the possibility of collapse In the nineteenth century anxieties about sustainability often driven by science proliferated in debates about contemporary and historical empires and the American frontier The fear of progress undoing itself confronted society with finding ways to live with and manage natureBy Hooman Farzaneh. 2019
This book capitalizes on two hot topics the Low Carbon Emission Development Strategies and climate change in Asian cities…
There is resurgence in making policies to investigate more aspects of the energy-environment spectrum for the global energy market in the future This book helps the policy makers and researchers to understand which actions should be taken to reduce the environmental impacts of economic activities in different regions in Asia The clean energy strategy proposed in this book refers to the development and implementation of policies and strategies that simultaneously contribute to addressing climate change and solving local environmental problems which also have other development impacts It provides insights to a wide audience on successful ways to promote design and implement the clean energy policies in Asian cities To determine the global actions it is necessary to make breakthroughs by promoting further research and to present scenarios that achieve Low Emission Development Strategies LEDS goals without dependence upon fossil fuels The scenarios and case studies discussed in this book are helpful to plan for the SDGs where various objectives have to be achieved at the same time The UN 2030 development agenda needs innovative planning to achieve multiple goals with limited resources and generate synergy among sectors This book will be one of the first books available on this subjectBy Shirley Brinkerhoff. 2014
Find out what it takes to be a research scientist with character... Research scientists work to develop new products and…
techniques that improve human lives. These scientists can be: *Biochemists; *Botanists; *Marine biologists; *Microbiologists; *Physiologists; or *Zoologists. Whatever their field, researchers investigate ways to heal diseases, create new inventions, and explore the world around us. Professionals in this field need strong backgrounds in science and math--and equally strong characters. When researchers combine their desire to know more about the world with Integrity... Compassion... Diligence... And courage, they make the world a better place for us all to live. Find out about this exciting field. Read Research Scientist.By Richard Jefferies.
By Smellie, John L. and Edwards, Benjamin R., John L. Smellie, Benjamin R. Edwards. 2016
The study of volcano-ice interactions, or 'glaciovolcanism', is a field experiencing exponential growth. This comprehensive volume presents a discussion of…
the distinctive processes and characteristics of glaciovolcanic eruptions, their products, and landforms, with reference to both terrestrial and Mars occurrences. Supported by abundant diagrams and photos from the authors' extensive collections, this book outlines where eruptions have occurred and will occur in the future on Earth, the resulting hazards that are unique to volcano-ice interactions, and how the deposits are used to unravel planetary palaeoclimatic histories. It has a practical focus on lithofacies, glaciovolcanic edifice morphometry and construction, and applications to palaeoenvironmental studies. Providing the first global summary of past and current work, this book also identifies those areas in need of further research, making this an ideal reference for academic researchers and postgraduate students, in the fields of volcanology, glaciology, planetary science and palaeoenvironmental studies.By Peter Brown Hoffmeister. 2013
Get ready to go out and play Based on the author’s acclaimed Integrated Outdoor Program, Let Them Be Eaten by…
Bears is Peter Hoffmeister’s inspiring guide to helping kids enjoy nature and appreciate the great outdoors. Drawing from his personal and professional background as an educator, guide, writer, and father, and focusing on fun rather than fear, Hoffmeister offers an approachable, fun reintroduction to hiking, camping, and all-around exploring that will help parents and kids alike feel empowered and capable. Whether you’re a veteran outdoorsperson, a first-time hiker, or anything in between, get ready to put on your sneakers, turn off your video games, and rediscover the simple, powerful joy of going out to play. .By Charles Morris.
By Christopher Cokinos. 2009
Weaves together natural history, biology, sociology, and personal narrative to tell the story of the lives, habitats, and deaths of…
six extinct bird species. This book is, in part, an effort to make certain that we never again forget extinct species nor the others of which Cokinos write. As Cokinos traveled to libraries and natural history museums, he learned of other vanished birds: the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, the Heath Hen, the Passenger Pigeon, the Labrador Duck and the Great Auk. He was moved to write about them, and the result is this impressive book about the ¿ghost species¿ of the North American continent. The cover has the look of stained and mottled pages from a naturalist¿s notebook. Illustrations.By Alfred Russel Wallace.
By Lawrence Millman, Elliott Merrick. 2010
While many people dream of abandoning civilization and heading into the wilderness, few manage to actually do it. One exception…
was twenty-four-year-old Elliott Merrick, who in 1929 left his advertising job in New Jersey and moved to Labrador, one of Canada's most remote regions. First published by Scribner's in 1933, True North tells the captivating story of one of the high points of Merrick's years there: a hunting trip he and his wife, Kay, made with trapper John Michelin in 1930. Covering 300 miles over a harsh winter, they experienced an unexplored realm of nature at its most intense and faced numerous challenges. Merrick accidentally shot himself in the thigh and almost cut off his toe. Freezing cold and hunger were constant. Nonetheless, the group found beauty and even magic in the stark landscape. The couple and the trappers bonded with each other and their environment through such surprisingly daunting tasks as fabricating sunglasses to avoid snow blindness and learning to wash underwear without it freezing. Merrick's intimate style, rich with narrative detail, brings readers into a dramatic story of survival and shares the lesson the Merricks learned: that the greatest satisfaction in life can come from the simplest things.From the Trade Paperback edition.By Mary Austin.
By Henry Walter Bates.
By Grant Heiken Jody Heiken, Julie Wilbert, Grant Heiken, Jody Heiken. 2013
What are the real risks posed by a volcanic eruption near a city - what is fact and what is…
myth? How have volcanic eruptions affected cities in the past, and how can we learn from these events? Why do communities continue to develop in such locations, despite the obvious threat? In this fascinating book, Grant Heiken explores global examples of cities at risk from volcanoes, from Italy, the US, Mexico, Ecuador, The Philippines, Japan and New Zealand, providing historical and contemporary eruption case studies to illustrate volcanic hazards, and cities' efforts to respond to them, both good and poor. He shows that truly successful volcanic hazard mitigation cannot be accomplished without collaboration between experts in geology and natural hazards, public health, medicine, city and infrastructure planning, and civil protection. This is a topical and engaging read for anyone interested in the history and future activity of these dangerous neighbors.By Scott Chaskey. 2005
In the tradition of Michael Pollan, Joan Gussow, and Verlyn Klinkenborg's The Rural Life, This Common Ground is an inspirational…
evocation of a life lived close to the earth, written by the head farmer at one of the country's first community-supported farms. By reflecting on four seasons of activity at his beloved Quail Hill Farm in eastern Long Island, Scott Chaskey offers stirring insight into the connections between land and the human family. Whether writing about the voice of a small wren nesting in the lemon balm or a meadow of oats, millet, and peas rising to silver and green after a fresh rain, this poet-farmer's contagious sense of wonder brings us back to our bond with the soil. .By James A. Macmahon, Jerry R. Miller, Jeanne C. Chambers. 2004
Established by the USDA Forest Service in 1993, the Great Basin Ecosystem Management Project for Restoring and Maintaining Sustainable Riparian…
Ecosystems is a large-scale research study that uses an interdisciplinary approach to examine the effects of climate change and human disturbance on riparian areas. Structured as a collaborative effort between management and research, the project focuses on understanding the geomorphic, hydrologic, and biotic processes that underlie riparian structure and function and the interrelated responses of those processes to disturbances, both natural and anthropogenic.Great Basin Riparian Ecosystems, edited by Jeanne C. Chambers and Jerry R. Miller, presents the approach used by the researchers to study and understand riparian areas in the Great Basin region. It summarizes the current state of knowledge about those areas and provides insights into the use of the information generated by the project for the restor-ation and management of riparian ecosystems. Because semi-arid ecosystems like the Great Basin are highly sensitive to climate change, the study considered how key processes are affected by past and present climate. Great Basin Riparian Ecosystems also examined the processes over a continuum of temporal and spatial scales. Great Basin Riparian Ecosystems addresses restoration over a variety of scales and integrates work from multiple disciplines, including riparian ecology, paleoecology, geomorphology, and hydrology. While the focus is on the Great Basin, the general approach is widely applicable, as it describes a promising new strategy for developing restoration and management plans, one based on sound principles derived from attention to natural systems.By John M. Coulter.
From apples and oranges to pawpaws and persimmons Half of the fruit that grows in yards and public spaces is…
never picked or eaten. Citrus trees are burdened with misshapen lemons, berries grow in tangled thickets on the roadside, and the crooked rows of abandoned orchards fill with fallen apples. At the same time, people yearn for an emotional connection that’s lacking in bland grocery store bananas and tasteless melons. The Fruit Forager’s Companion is a how-to guide with nearly 100 recipes devoted to the secret, sweet bounty just outside our front doors and ripe for the taking, from familiar apples and oranges to lesser-known pawpaws and mayhaws. Sara Bir—a seasoned chef, gardener, and forager—primes readers on foraging basics, demonstrates gathering and preservation techniques, and presents a suite of recipes including habanero crabapple jelly, lime pickle, pawpaw lemon curd, and fermented cranberry relish. Bir encourages readers to reconnect with nature and believes once the foraging mindset takes control, a new culinary world hiding in plain sight will reveal itself. Written in a witty and welcoming style, The Fruit Forager’s Companion is a must-have for seekers of both flavor and fun.By Gary Paul Nabhan, Peter Friederici, Peter Ecological Restoration Institute. 2003
Ecological Restoration of Southwestern Ponderosa Pine Forests brings together practitioners and thinkers from a variety of fields--including forestry, biology, philosophy,…
ecology, political science, archaeology, botany, and geography--to synthesize what is known about ecological restoration in ponderosa pine forests and to consider the factors involved in developing and implementing a successful restoration effort. The book examines:* the overall context for restoration--ecological, social, economic, political, and philosophical* how ecosystem processes such as fire, hydrology, and nutrient cycling are affected by restoration activities* treatment effects on specific ecosystem components such as trees, understory plants, animals, and rare or invasive species* the details of implementing restoration projects, including smoke management, the protection of cultural resources, and monitoringEach section is introduced with a case study that demonstrates some of the promise and pitfalls of restoration projects.Ecological Restoration of Southwestern Ponderosa Pine Forests is the second book in the series The Science and Practice of Ecological Restoration from the Society for Ecological Restoration International and Island Press.By David James, Herminia A. Francisco. 2015
This book applies cost-benefit analysis techniques in the management of environment and natural resources in developing countries of the Southeast…
Asian region and presents a compendium of studies conducted by researchers supported by the Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia EEPSEA It emphasizes the close relationship between the environment and natural resources and economic development in such countries addressing a wide range of problems that can be understood using economic evaluation techniques General guidelines for conducting economic appraisals are provided with the case studies illustrating how they can be applied in a developing country context Cost-Benefit Analysis Application in Environmental and Natural Resource Management in Southeast Asia serves as essential reading for teachers researchers students and practitioners in environmental and natural resource economics economic development and key issues facing policymakers in the Southeast Asian region